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Aaron S @RT79746728 Aug 8, 2023 This is more a vehicle to showcase clever and quippy writing than a movie with human characters - which is a tinge problematic when its two main characters who do not desire sex appear to be more like robots than humans. And fine - it's a movie. Movies can create the characters they want but for how human this story is, the characters tend to zap the life out of every scene. Not even just the 2 leads but every character feels definitively manufactured. The fluidity of sexual orientation and uncertainty over desires is a fantastic premise that seems mostly compromised by Straight Up's lack of grace. See more Excel A @RT28136819 Mar 3, 2023 Independent movies truly hold as being a constant foray for fresh ideas and interpretations into old genres and Straight Up is a pure example. This romantic comedy is fresh and very nuanced in the elements that it is made up of. The acting is fresh and awkward, and brought to life by the well thought out dialogues. The script meanders effortlessly, and it's sure to leave audiences guessing as to where it all ends. Romance and sexuality is very complex, and Straight Up brings a lovely spin to how relationships can exist, how the straitjacket that labels sometimes hold can be done away with. It's a movie about a lot of connection, heart and love. See more FF S @syr75481 Jan 28, 2023 Sharp, rapid-fire dialog and a clever premise. I was impressed by the writing, the acting, and the directing, and although I struggled to keep up sometimes, I really enjoyed this film. And I am not generally one for rom-coms. See more Jul 25, 2022 Very intelligent dialogue and charming and quirky main characters make for a better than usual rom com and far better than usual gay rom com. Supporting characters were a little thinly drawn, but in the end don't detract from a genuinely innovative and sweet story. Not quite sure I got the ambiguous ending, i.e., the duo was now a trio of friends, a throuple. But the viewer does route for the leads to find happiness -- on their own terms. See more Jul 6, 2022 Witty dialogue, coupled with hilarious and endearing performances from the cast, makes this quirky film about the intricate ways intimacy can be expressed a must see. James Sweeney's directing, acting and writing are quite impressive. See more Jun 20, 2022 This is a wonderfully witty movie for open-minded people only. Though I'm not a fan of the tone change halfway through the movie, the first half is an easy 10/10. The two leads are funny and unique and the rapid fire dialogue between them is some of the best out there. See more Read all reviews

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